January 24, 2023
Acrylic Painting at CHAMPION, January 17, 2023
Calvary Compass – January 24, 2023 - Calvary United Church, www.calvaryuc.ca
Dear Friends of Calvary,
With the snow that surprised us on Sunday and the probability of more snow and poor driving conditions for Wednesday and Thursday, old man winter is telling us that winter is not over. Hopefully all of you stay safe on the roads and sidewalks.
If you are interested in learning how to paint with acrylics or just need to get out of the house to do something fun, please consider coming to CHAMPION on Wednesday afternoons. We are a fun group!
Worship Services are all live-streamed:
• January 29 - https://youtu.be/O7d0HF3MFlo
• Recorded service for January 22 - https://youtu.be/jfKpS7DX4qs
Jazz Vespers is on Wednesday, February 1st at 7pm.
PRAYER REQUESTS
We encourage you to submit prayer requests for family, friends and neighbours that you are concerned about. Prayer requests are sent to the members of the prayer circle on a regular basis. On Sundays, prayer requests can be submitted through the prayer request box that is on the credenza in the west end of the sanctuary. Prayer request cards are located next to the wooden box. You are welcome to write down the name or names of those in need of prayer and put the card in the box or on the offering plate on Sunday morning. We guarantee your privacy. You can also email Rev. Kerry at kerrystover@calvaryunitedchurch.on.ca with your prayer requests.
CHAMPION ART WORKSHOP
CHAMPION is hosting an acrylic painting workshop on January 25th from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. You will be creating an owl. Cost is $5 per session and canvas, paint and brushes are supplied. To register, contact the church office.
We will also be having our regular activities for those who are not participating in the acrylic painting workshop.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Congregational Meeting is Sunday March 5th. We will be having a hybrid meeting which will be a combination of an in-person meeting and a Zoom meeting that includes viewing and participating in the decision making. Further information in regards to this will be forthcoming closer to March 5th.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Please write up your annual reports and send them to Kim by Friday, February 3rd so that she can collate them and prepare the booklet containing the various reports. Please note that submissions should use the Arial font and 12 pt. size. Do not format with page numbers, headers or footers.
UCW
There will be an online UCW event by Western Waterways Regional Council to introduce the UCW funding project for the Healing Fund to support Indigenous women, children and families. The guest speaker is Joni Shawana, Healing Fund Co-ordinator, UCC Indigenous Ministries and Justice. The event is Saturday, February 11 at 1 pm and the Zoom address is https://united-church.zoom.us/j/89314142952
AFFIRMING CHURCH
The following are some books that you might find interesting to read or listen to with audio books:
• True Inclusion (Brandan Robertson (Calvary library)
• Unclobber (Colby Martin) (Calvary Library and Public Library)
• Affirming (Sally Gary)
• December issue of the Broadview which has a Canadian focus (December 2022 article Chosen Family: Four LGBTQ2S+ Writers Rebuild Christmas with Love)
They will give you a better understanding of what people of the LGBTQ2S+ community experience and how they cope.
LENT
Lent is a period of 40 days during which Christians remember the events leading up to and including the death of Jesus Christ, whose life and teachings are the foundation of Christianity. This year Lent begins on Wednesday February 22nd and ends on April 3rd. Every year Rev. Kerry utilizes a book of daily lenten devotions that the United Church of Canada bookstore recommends. This year the daily Lenten devotionals are titled, “Good Courage.” The daily devotions aim to inspire with honest testimonies from people who have had the courage to follow their hearts and to faithfully work towards a better world. In these pages, find comfort with examples of practical and courageous hope in the midst of despair, and accept the challenge to deepen your theological understanding of hope, resurrection, and new life. The book costs $16.95 and if interested contact Rev. Kerry at kerry.stover@calvaryunitedchurch.on.ca or call the office to place your name on the order list for this book of daily devotions and prayers. Order date is February 3rd. Financial support is being provided to offset the cost of the book so everyone can follow the devotions.
Upcoming Meetings
• CHAMPION - Wednesday at 1:30 - 3:30 pm
• Bible Study - Thursday at 11:00 am - 12 Noon via Zoom
Bible Study:
Thursday - 11:00 am - 12 Noon
Scripture Readings: Micah 6: 1 - 8; 1 Corinthians 1: 18- 31
Psalm for the Week
Psalm 27 verses 13 & 14
I believe I shall see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!
Prayer for the Week
Holy One,
You hold before us the vision of your love of
justice, mercy, and peace. We wait with hopeful courage,
not relying on accepting anything less than the fullness
of your goodness. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.